Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan was formerly known as Brunei Town until the 3rd October 1970. The population of Bandar Seri Begawan is about 22,000; whilst, Kampong Ayer is about 24,000 (1995 Official Estimate). The present site of Bandar Seri Begawan as it is today is quite new. The whole of the early settlement or the built-up area on this site was bombed flat by the Allied forces before the end of World War II.

The development of Bandar Seri Begawan can be related to its physical surroundings. Land to the east of Sungai Kianggeh is very hilly, thus restricting the spread of the town in the easterly direction. Where there is relatively flat land, development is evident. The town has therefore tended to spread to the North along Jalan Berakas and Jalan Muara and to the West along Jalan Tutong and Jalan Gadong.